PCI-8.5.16:

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Authenticate all access to any database containing cardholder information. This includes access by applications, administrators, and all other users.


PCI-8.5.16 A: Review database configuration settings for a sample of (insert number) databases to verify that access is authenticated, including that for individuals, applications, and administrators.


PCI-8.5.16 B: Review database configuration settings and database accounts to verify that direct SQL queries to the database are prohibited (there should be very few individual database login accounts, limited to database administrators).



Testing Procedures

Insert testing guidance here.

Testing Frequency

Describe testing frequency here.

Evidence Archive Location

Insert hyperlink or location of evidence archive.

Control Stewards Process Narrative

Provide control steward commentary indicating the formal methodology in place.


Control Steward – Jon Doe

Process Illustration

Replace this test by inserting a process diagram, flowchart or other visual representation to illustrate the process narrative as necessary. Include a brief description of the process illustration.

Control Status and Auditors Commentary

The control is effective.


File:Greenlock.jpg

Status is acceptable.

Control Exception Commentary

Status is acceptable.

Remediation Plan

Remediation is not required at this time.


--Mdpeters 10:25, 1 March 2007 (EST)